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  Jeparit, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jeparit (36°08′S 141°59′E), population 370, is situated on the Wimmera River in Western Victoria, Australia, 370 kilometres north west of Melbourne.
Jeparit’s most famous son is former Australian Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies, who was born in the town in 1894.
In the Finnish language, "jeparit" is a nickname for the police.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jeparit   (196 words)

  
 Walkabout - Jeparit
Jeparit's great claim to fame is that it is the birthplace of Sir Robert Menzies, prime minister of Australia from 1939-1941 and 1949-1966.
The area which includes the Jeparit townsite was taken up by Robert von Stieglitz in 1846 while, just to the north, was 'Halbacutya', established in the same year by John Coppock.
It was assumed to be the refuge of escapees from the POW camp at Langwarrin.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICJeparit.shtml   (1072 words)

  
 wimmera.com.au - Wimmera Recreation
Jeparit is the birthplace of the former Prime Minister of Australia, Sir Robert Menzies.
At the southern entrance to Jeparit is the Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum which sits on four acres of land adjacent to the Wimmera River.
The river at Jeparit is ideally suited to passive boating activities, fishing and canoeing.
www.wimmera.com.au /wimmera/2_jeparit.htm   (321 words)

  
 MV/HMAS Jeparit
Following JEPARIT’s twenty-sixth round voyage to Vietnam (her twenty-first with the Royal Australian Navy detachment embarked), further industrial trouble developed and it was decided to commission JEPARIT as an HMA Ship.
JEPARIT’s first voyage under the White Ensign began on 19 December 1969 when she sailed from Sydney for Vietnam.
JEPARIT’s last round voyage to Vietnam ended when she returned to Sydney on 11 March 1972.
www.vvaavic.org.au /Navy/jeparit.htm   (397 words)

  
 Too Good To Miss - Jeparit
Jeparit has a curious mix of history and an inescapable sense of siesta.
Then Jeparit was humming, shops were busy, garages had queues, and the town was grappling with the fact that a local called “young Bob” — who eventually was to become the nation’s longest-serving Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies — was making his presence felt in politics.
The jewel of Jeparit is the Wimmera-Mallee Pioneer Museum.
www.ontheroad.com.au /previous/september2001/sep01article.htm   (1311 words)

  
 The big blue sky's the limit - National - www.theage.com.au
The state's land valuer recently ranked house prices for Jeparit among the top 10 fastest growing in the state, with median prices increasing by 76 per cent to $58,500 between 2002 and 2003.
But several families have moved to the wheat belt settlement of about 350 people, where a horse and buggy is often seen trotting past the silos in the pink light of early evening.
Ian Burnett and Rebecca Noriss moved to Jeparit with their two girls from Melbourne when a relative saw a house advertised for $30,000.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/08/29/1093717832820.html?from=storylhs   (765 words)

  
 The DMSC Community
Dimboola and its sister city Jeparit, and their surrounding districts, are the main towns from which our students come.
Jeparit is about 30 km downstream near the shores of Lake Hindmarsh.
Jeparit means 'place of small birds' and was established in the 1880s to service the growing farming population in the area.
www.dmsc.vic.edu.au /community.html   (793 words)

  
 Rainbow-Jeparit Argus
Rainbow and Jeparit are two towns which service the commercial, educational and medical needs of people living in an area spanning 2,000 square kilometres.
The population of 1,000 is spread within the two towns and on farming properties in the district.
The Rainbow Jeparit Argus reflects the agricultural and social interests of the community, and also maintains a vibrant interest in district history.
www.vcpa.com.au /Vic/rainbow_argus.html   (89 words)

  
 New Report page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
While the facility is being redeveloped all residents of the Jeparit Nursing Home have been relocated to Nhill and are being accommodated in the building that was previously the Mira Nursing Home.
The Board of Management of the West Wimmera Health Service believe quite categorically that the aged population in our smaller towns have every right to be accommodated in their local towns and every effort is being made to ensure that this occurs.
Having brand new state of the art nursing homes in Nhill, Kaniva and Jeparit will be of little benefit in the long term if we do not have the funds to be able to provide the appropriate standard of care.
www.wwhs.net.au /annual_report/aged.htm   (1807 words)

  
 MVM 1899
At the age of four and a half, commences school at Jeparit.
At right is a newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Age reporting a visit back to Jeparit by Mr Menzies in 1951 to dedicate the Jeparit cenotaph in commemoration of the 2nd World War.
He is seated at his old desk at the Jeparit school, and beside him stands the son of his old teacher - the one who taught him the alphabet.
www.menziesvirtualmuseum.org.au /1890s/1899.html   (416 words)

  
 Abbotsford Blog » I went for a drive to Jeparit
It is true that this post has nothing to do with Abbotsford, except that while I was sitting in Horsham’s Cafe Bagdad a suspected Canadian climber was extolling the virtues of our suburb to his mate, but I went for a drive to Jeparit via Nhill, Dimboola, Mt Arapiles and Horsham.
Jeparit is truly a wonderful country town, the birthplace of Menzies, and home of some really classic front garden art.
The photo is of a house I loved when I visited Jeparit recently, where there was a 76% rise in property values over one year.
abbotsfordblog.com /?p=50   (760 words)

  
 Jeparit Real Estate @ Cracker - Australia's Free Classifieds Community
JEPARIT $80,000 7 Druminure St JEPARIT, Victoria (VIC)
JEPARIT $75,000 1 Daphne St JEPARIT, Victoria (VIC)
JEPARIT $75,000 48 Charles Street JEPARIT, Victoria (VIC)
realestate.cracker.com.au /real-estate/Jeparit/16.html   (245 words)

  
 Genealogy - George Delahoy
During this period Emma Louise was born in Great Western on 11 Mar 1889, George Oscar was born in Landsborough on 9 Aug 1890, William Eldridge was born in 1893, Henry Holdsworth (named after George's step-father) was born on 8 Nov 1896 and Walter Sidney was born in 1899.
Robert Gordon was born in Jeparit on 20 Jun 1902 and Rupert Daniel was born 16 Jul 1904.
While running the hotel at Jeparit, George was building a butcher shop at Rainbow, a town about 30 km north.
www.delahoy.com /genealogy/george_delahoy.htm   (656 words)

  
 MVM 1894
Robert Gordon Menzies is born to James and Kate Menzies on 20 December in Jeparit, a small town in Victoria about 400km north-west of Melbourne.
The unveiling on 21 August 1990 was attended by members of Sir Robert's family: his daughter Mrs Heather Henderson, his wife Dame Pattie and son Mr Ken Menzies.
The Menzies family at the Menzies Memorial sculpture in Jeparit, August 1990 3
www.menziesvirtualmuseum.org.au /1890s/1894.html   (260 words)

  
 Jeparit, Australia
On Lake Hindmarsh are good sandy bathing beaches and many water birds.
South of Jeparit is Wimmera Mallee Pioneers Museum (old agricultural machinery).
44km north of Jeparit is Wyperfeld National Park.
www.planetware.com /australia/jeparit-aus-vic-jpt.htm   (117 words)

  
 Jeparit Real Estate @ domain.com.au
Jeparit Suburb Profile Recent Properties Sold in Jeparit
Jeparit Ellam District Easy workable red loam - light loam country.
Excellent opportunity to purchase this much improved property situated 2km east of Jeparit township on bitumen road.
www.domain.com.au /real-estate/Jeparit/16.html   (129 words)

  
 $25,850 for Jeparit Entry and Museum - The Nationals Victoria
The Australian Government funds would enable the community to help redevelop the main entrance thoroughfare to Jeparit by enhancing the arrival area which includes the front entry of the Pioneer Museum.
The beautification of the town’s entry is anticipated to entice more visitors to the region, linking it to the Wimmera River and providing an attractive location to recreate and picnic.
Mr Forrest said the Regional Partnerships Programme will deliver benefits to communities well into the future, not only from programme funding, but from the higher levels of economic activity and improved social amenity which the programme is generating.
www.vicnats.com /news/article.aspx?ID=4210   (372 words)

  
 Hindmarsh Shire Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Jeparit - Where the river meets the lake
Camping, boating, lazing on a sandy beach at nearby Lake Hindmarsh or fishing in the Wimmera River are just a few of the ways to enjoy a stopover at Jeparit.
Wetlands and many islets provide habitat and breeding areas for an outstanding number of species of bird life.
www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au /main.cfm?CategoryID=9&contentfile=infopage&topicid=23&infopageid=56   (326 words)

  
 NEW JEPARIT POLICE STATION PART OF NEW ERA OF POLICING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The new Jeparit Police Station was officially opened today by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Bill McGrath.
Mr McGrath said the new Jeparit station had opened at a time when police services were being substantially restructured as part of a far-reaching police program known as
The new Jeparit Police Station will also be equipped with modern computer equipment following a State Government decision to fund a substantial Victoria Police IT upgrade.
www.dpc.vic.gov.au /domino/web_notes/pressrel.nsf/acb1481e339c169e4a256205007bb6c3/6485354ddb7184a34a25668c00803a49!OpenDocument   (342 words)

  
 Jeparit - Victoria - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Jeparit - Victoria - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
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This is a sad story from the Canadian ski resort town of Whistler, but one which could have a happy ending in February 2010.
www.smh.com.au /news/victoria/jeparit/2005/02/17/1108500206564.html   (1138 words)

  
 North Wimmera Football League / Jeparit And District Football League (Vic)
Grand Final - Jeparit 3.10.28 defeated Rainbow 2.7.19.
Grand Final - Jeparit 13.21.99 defeated Rainbow 4.8.32.
Grand Final - Jeparit 13.14.92 defeated Rainbow 7.10.52.
www.footypedia.com /00003051.htm   (170 words)

  
 Prime Minister - Sir Robert Menzies
Robert Gordon Menzies was born at Jeparit in north-western Victoria, on 20 December 1894.
Formal education for the Menzies children began at the local Jeparit school.
They were then sent to Ballarat where they boarded with their grandmother, Elizabeth Menzies, and attended the Humffray Street state school.
www.gavmag.com /austpm/pm_menzies.htm   (3725 words)

  
 Rd 9 2000 we absoutly killed Jeparit/Rainbow - www.ezboard.com
I rememeber rd 9 in 2000 when we Traveld to Jeparit and came home with a 133pt belting
Jeparit would be a stone's throw down the road for Brim, wouldn't it?
Great win to Brim back there in 2000.
p205.ezboard.com /ffootypediafrm33.showMessage?topicID=6.topic   (185 words)

  
 2 position signals
The track on my right is the Serviceton mainline, the track on my left is the Jeparit line.
Post 17 applies from the same Serviceton track but the track it takes you to is the diverging route so the blade is lower just like the home arrival at Parwan.
The two left hand home signals apply from the Jeparit track and the situation is reversed, from the Jeparit track No.1 track is a diverging route so its blade (post 16) is lower, post 15 applies from the Jeparit track to No.2 track which is a straight route so its home signal is higher.
www.victorianrailways.net /signaling/2poshom02.html   (524 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
A true highlight for the year and a very fine facility for the community of Jeparit.
Established in 1995 to provide sustainable health services to three rural communities, West Wimmera Health Service is an example of successful partnering for mutual benefits.
Transfer of Jeparit Nursing Home residents back to the ‘New’ Jeparit Hospital.
www.wwhs.net.au /general.php?id=200203   (332 words)

  
 Accommodation in Jeparit - Apartments Resorts Hotels Motels Bed and Breakfast Farmstays Backpackers Holiday Houses ...
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www.touristaustralia.com.au /accomdb/vic/Jeparit_accommodation.htm   (131 words)

  
 Royal Australian Navy Gun Plot - Vietnam War Chronology
MV Boonaroo left Sydney on 1st Vietnam voyage.
MV Jeparit left Sydney for Vung Tau on 1st Vietnam voyage.
Jeparit departed Sydney on 6th voyage (1st with RAN detachment).
www.gunplot.net /vietnam/vietchrono1.html   (810 words)

  
 Jeparit, Victoria - Travelmate
• a map of the area around Jeparit
Jeparit might be the local Aboriginal word to describe a ‘home of small birds,’ but the town’s most famous son certainly outgrew his humble beginnings.
Born in the Wimmera River town 370km north-west of Melbourne on December 20, 1894, Robert Gordon Menzies grew up to take silk in1929 and to lead the United Australian Party to government in 1939.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=655   (313 words)

  
 Jeparit Golf Club (Jeparit, Victoria, Australia) - GOLFSelect Australian golf course ...
Jeparit Golf Club (Jeparit, Victoria, Australia) - GOLFSelect Australian golf course database
You are here: Home > Armchair Golf > Australian Golf Course Database > Victoria > Country Victoria > Jeparit Golf Club
Jeparit Golf Club is a semi-private golf course however limited opportunities exist for non-members to play.
www.golfselect.com.au /armchair/courseView.aspx?course_id=996   (67 words)

  
 Find Campgrounds / RV Parks in Jeparit Beginning with the Letter S
Find Campgrounds / RV Parks in Jeparit Beginning with the Letter S
Campgrounds / RV Parks in Jeparit Beginning with the Letter S
Sort Jeparit Campgrounds / RV Parks by - Name
www.travel-library.com /campgrounds/pacific/australia/vic/jeparit-s.html   (92 words)

  
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